Entries by Lisa McDonald

National Consumers League to Convene Experts on AI, Fraud, and Healthcare at Two-Day Conference

September 24, 2026 in /by

September 21, 2026 Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) will bring together policymakers, consumer advocates, healthcare professionals, technology leaders, and innovators for “The Future of Trust: Artificial Intelligence in Fraud & Healthcare,” a two-day conference, September 23-34, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping two areas with significant consequences for consumers: fraud and healthcare. RSVP here.

LIV Golf Schadenfreude

September 16, 2026 in /by

September 16, 2026: I read a headline today that I found very satisfying – and I felt bad that it made me happy.

“LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is $500 million in debt, part of its goal to revive the league without Saudi funding.”

Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump

September 16, 2026 in /by

September 16, 2026: Washington, DC — The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 24 other public interest organizations sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging members of Congress to oppose resolutions that would invalidate robust tailpipe emission standards adopted in full or in part by 18 states and the District of Columbia.

National Consumers League Welcomes the Appeals Court Ruling Backing FDA’s Decision to Remove GLP-1 Drugs from the Shortage List

September 9, 2026 in /by

September 9, 2026: Washington, DC – As an organization focused on the safety of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, the National Consumers League welcomes the August 27 ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirming the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to remove the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide from its drug shortage list as lawful and correct.

This Labor Day, Remember the Women Who Fought for the 40-Hour Workweek

September 7, 2026 in /by

September 7, 2026: Labor Day 2026 is around the corner, and fittingly, I was asked this week to join an important discussion about “Responsible Purchasing Practices,” hosted by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), on whose board I serve. It may sound like a niche topic, but the issue is anything but: for generations, workers have been pushed into exploitative conditions to meet relentless demand for goods.

National Consumers League Urges FDA to Reject Petition Seeking Autism Warning on Children’s Acetaminophen

September 2, 2026 in /by

September 2, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to reject a citizen petition from Children’s Health Defense (CHD) seeking to remove over-the-counter acetaminophen products for children under two and require boxed warnings linking acetaminophen to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

NCL Opposes DOT Proposal to Undo Truth-in-Advertising Regulations

August 21, 2026 in /by

August 21, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League and six other public interest groups filed comments opposing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) proposal to either weaken or entirely eliminate the Reagan-era Full Fare Advertising Rule. For over 40 years, the Full Fare Advertising Rule has required the price that airlines advertise to include all mandatory charges. If DOT continues with the most extreme proposal under consideration, there would be no meaningful requirement for the advertised airfare to resemble the actual cost charged to consumers. 

AI and Medicine: Promising Future or Dangerous Mistake?

August 11, 2026 in /by

August 11, 2026: Artificial intelligence has encroached upon every aspect of people’s daily lives; health and wellness is no exception. While it can provide numerous benefits, including the ability to access straightforward medical advice without an appointment quickly, AI is far too prone to mistakes to be fully trusted with your health. Here are five things you should keep in mind when using AI to self-diagnose:

Playing Russian Roulette with Food Safety Can Be Very Costly

August 10, 2026 in /by

August 10, 2026: The numbers are staggering. The nation is facing the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, with nearly 23,000 reported (over 10,400 laboratory-confirmed) cases since May 1, 2026, tied to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico. Now traced to 47 states, the outbreak is hitting the Midwest and South hardest, with Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri reporting the largest number of infections.